🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

60074

Palatine

ZIP Code 60074 is a standard zip code serving Palatine, Palatine, Illinois (IL), in Cook County, United States. It has an estimated population of 38,985 with a median household income of $62,006. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
County: Cook
City: Palatine
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.145800
Longitude: -88.023000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 7.14 mi²
Water Area: 0.13 mi²
Population Density: 5461.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.163338°N, 42.092740°S, -88.003085°E, -88.062990°W

With 38,985 residents spread across 7.14 square miles, this area has a population density of 5461.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

38,985

Population

90th percentile

$62,006

Median Income

75th percentile

$229,500

Median Home Value

80th percentile

7.14 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 60074 is $62,006, and the median home value is $229,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

15,444

Total Units

14,488

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

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